The Star Garden: Almaera/Carmen Solar System (challenge map, vector space map)

[Tiana]

The full map:
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Some zooms of pieces:
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This map was created based on my own lore setting shared with my cowriter, using our conlang as labels. All vector in Affinity Designer as a challenge to myself. J drew the Northern Hemisphere originally, I drew the Southern hemisphere stars, we collaboratively made the layout in the most lo-fi way possible...

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You can kind of see a difference in how we designed the constellations: J drew a scattering of dots and invented constellations second, and I designed constellations first and then filled in dots as I felt were right for filler.

I intended this illustration to replace the post-it note version on our wall, but I still have not printed it. If I do, I will add an update here with a picture of the final print!

Lore for the labels includes information from 4 different cultures in the Almaera/Carmen setting. As you may be able to guess, it is a little silly and shapeshifters run amuck.

Find some more information and maps on the setting here, Tour Holy Carmen and here Dau Region and Conlang
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[Ilanthar]

Great map with an elegant layout and color scheme! Full of data and very legible.